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Description
A neat, rounded top where a point would be wrong. This bud railhead is a small solid cast steel finial, 74mm tall and 36mm across, shaped like a rounded bud with a blunt tip, on a turned collar and a 15mm spigot. It looks the same from every side and has no blade or point, so it suits railings next to schools, play areas, pavements and family gardens. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top about a metre of railing.
Why choose this railhead
No sharp point. The bud has a rounded, blunt tip. It finishes a railing neatly without the spike of a spear, which matters on railings that children lean on or pass at head height.
Solid and round. It is a solid casting that looks the same from the front, side and along the run, not a flat cut-out. At about 0.31 kg it is heavy for its size and stands up to knocks.
Short and tidy. At 74mm tall it adds little height above the top rail, which keeps railings at a set height and suits low garden and planter railings.
Spigot and collar. The 15mm spigot, 19mm long, butt welds to the end of a 16mm bar or drops into a tube, and the turned collar sits over the joint.
Where it is used
School and nursery railings, play area and park railings, railings beside pavements, family garden gates, planter and raised bed railings, and as a finishing knob on stair and balcony balustrade bars.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Rounded bud, solid, no sharp point |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 74mm overall |
| Width | 36mm across the bud |
| Collar | Turned, under the bud |
| Spigot | 15mm, 19mm long |
| Weight | About 0.31 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to a bar, or set into a tube |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your railing | How the 15mm spigot fits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square or round bar | Close to flush butt weld, the best match |
| 12mm or 14mm bar | Spigot overhangs slightly, grind to blend |
| Tube with a 15 to 16mm bore | Spigot drops 19mm into the end, weld round the collar |
| 20mm bar or box section | Weld a cap plate on first, then weld the spigot to it |
How many do you need?
You need one railhead for every picket that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your picket spacing and round up.
| Run length | At 110mm centres |
|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 railheads |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 railheads |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 railheads |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 railheads |
Where children use the space, keep the gap between pickets small enough that a 100mm sphere cannot pass through, and avoid horizontal rails that make the railing easy to climb.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A small rounded top with no point | This railhead |
| A ball top for 12mm bar | Ball top railhead 95 x 25mm, 12mm base |
| A four-sided pike for 20mm square bar | Pike railhead 130mm, 20mm square |
| A compact spear on a bulb foot | Spear railhead 110 x 55mm, 26mm bulb foot |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every picket to the same height, then grind the cut ends square. Stand each bud on its bar with the spigot centred, check it is upright from two sides, and tack it. Run a string line across the tops before welding out so they form a level line.
Grind the weld smooth under the collar, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. For school and public railings, hot-dip galvanising followed by powder coating gives the longest life with the least upkeep.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one railhead?
Yes, it is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10. For a larger run, call us for a quantity price.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw cast steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is welded on.
Is it solid or hollow?
It is a solid casting, which is why it weighs about 0.31 kg despite its small size.
Can I use it on stair balusters?
Yes. It makes a tidy knob on the top of a newel bar or an end baluster, welded on the 15mm spigot.
Are all the railheads exactly the same?
They are cast from the same pattern, but cast parts vary by a millimetre or two. Set them to a string line when fitting rather than measuring each one from the bar.
Ordering and delivery
Order 10 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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Minimum order 10 pcs